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2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S test drive and review

What does a successful businessman with a background in drag racing, modifying domestic cars and owns a Z51 optioned C6 Corvette buy when he’s shopping for premier performance cars? After doing a lot of research, Porsche became an obvious consideration. The polarizing styling of the new Corvette along with the experience with the C6 eliminated the new Z06 from contention. Having no luck with a test drive of a Turbo S at the first dealer, the second one welcomed him with a test drive and multiple launch control demonstrations. And that was it, he was sold. Mark Blackwell loves his Turbo S and I do too. I had to keep reminding myself I didn’t have the funds to purchase it, otherwise I would have blurted out, “How much do you want for it?” several times. There is no question this is one of the best overall performance cars in the world. Besides the obvious headlining acceleration, Mark feels it is better looking every time he looks at it. The lines of the body seem to show better in gray ...